Lobby Days
are important events that give VAMA members an
opportunity to engage in the legislative
process and build relationships with elected
officials representing the various districts
where member properties are located.
Attendees will meet with legislators
face-to-face to educate them on specific bills
of importance to the rental housing
industry. Staff will provide a briefing
on issues pending before the legislature,
talking points and other materials and will
facilitate meetings with Delegates and
Senators.

Agenda OverviewWe will convene at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast at the Hilton Hotel, 501 East Broad Street, 23219, in downtown Richmond. Our
government affairs staff will present a
briefing during breakfast regarding the issues we
will be discussing with legislators and what
to expect as we work the halls of the General
Assembly Building. From the Hilton, we will walk to the Pocahontas Building, the current home of the General Assembly offices, so that we can meet with legislators and discuss issues of significance to VAMA.

During the lunch hour, visit the historic Capitol
building, originally designed by Thomas
Jefferson, where and take in the
legislative process in action from the House
and Senate viewing galleries and grab a quick lunch at one of the many restaurants in the area. Upon
adjournment of the House and Senate floor
sessions continue meeting with delegates and senators.

These brief
meetings will be a tremendous opportunity to
educate our elected officials about bills of
interest to commercial and multifamily
property owners and managers and to build
positive working relationships in the
process.

ParkingThe hotel has valet parking for $10 for 6 to 10 hours. This is the most economical option. If you would like to self park, there is a surface lot located next to the hotel with pay by the hour machines. If you are staying the night at the Hilton, valet parking is $27 for overnight parking.

AttireBusiness attire is appropriate for the day and
our time in the General Assembly Building and
Capitol. Be sure to wear comfortable
shoes as the day will include much walking,
stairs and even brick/cobblestone
surfaces. There is not always a coat rack available at the Capital nor at the General Assembly Building therefore, we recommend wearing a coat that is easy to carry.

SecurityParticipating members will need to pass
through security and metal detectors at the
entrances of the Capitol and General Assembly
Building. Please leave all unlicensed,
concealed weapons at home.

What to BringPrinted materials will be provided by our
government affairs staff. Do be sure,
though, to bring a stack of business cards to
leave with the legislative offices that we
will be visiting.

Additional Information/ResourcesAdditional information regarding members of
the General Assembly and legislation can be
found online at http://leg1.state.va.us/.

A free app is also available courtesy of
Verizon that allows you to quickly and easily
access member information and office locations
from your tablet or smartphone. Simply
search for “Verizon Virginia Government
Directory.”

House and Senate will be In Session at the Capital. Visit the Galleries and watch session, tour the Capital Building and grab a bite at the Cafeteria or one of the surrounding restaurants before going to your afternoon meetings.